Unit 3 Test – Adapted Further

OUTCOME 1 (10 Points)

1. True or False: Science is always right, all the time. (1) 
Knowledge, F

2. From the following picture, we can see that light: (1)

a. Can make heat

b. Is always artificial light
c. Travels in straight lines
d. Knowledge, C

3. T or F: Light is a form of energy. (1) Knowledge, T

4. T or F: Light can always be seen. (1) Knowledge, F
5. T or F: Light needs matter to travel. (1) Knowledge, F

Use the picture below to answer questions 6.

6. Some light has shorter waves than others. Use the picture above to see which has a
shorter wavelength, purple or orange. (1) Analysis, Purple

7. Check the things that are man-made light. (3)

a. Stars 
b. Street lights
c. Phone screens
Analysis, B, C

8. As you are walking homes, your neighbor starts his car and the headlights turn on. How
long will it take for you to see the light from the headlights? (1) Synthesis, Long Answer
OUTCOME 2 (16 Points)
9. Clear windows are _____________. (1)
a. Rough
b. Opaque
c. Transparent
Knowledge, C

10. Wooden doors are _____________. (1)

a. Opaque
b. Translucent
c. Transparent
Knowledge, A

11. Reflection happens when light: (1)

a. Is absorbed into an object
b. Bounces off an object
c. Bends when it enters an object
Knowledge, B

12. The following picture is an example of what kind of mirror? (1)

a. Flat mirror
b. Convex mirror
c. Virtual mirror
Knowledge, B

13. In the following picture, which letter is the reflected ray? (1)
A, B, C Knowledge, C

14. Which picture shows light would bounce off of a surface? (1)
Knowledge, B

a. b. c.
15. Refraction happens when light: (1)

a. Is absorbed into an object

b. Bounces off an object
c. Bends when it enters an object
Knowledge, C

16. Which ray diagram is correct for refraction? (1)

Analysis, C

17. The glasses make a clear image because the sun glasses are: (1)

a. Reflecting and the light is scattered

b. Reflecting and the light is reflected evenly
c. Absorbing and the light is scattered
d. Analysis, B
18. For this picture, we can see some of the pebbles under the water because: (1)
 a. It’s not bright enough outside
b. The water is not smooth enough
c. We can see the pebbles because the light is not being reflected.
Analysis, C

19. Drawing: For the following picture, use a protractor and straight-edge to:
a. Draw the normal lines (1 point) 
b. Measure the angle of incidence, for each mirror (1 point)
c. Measure the angle of reflection, for each mirror (1 points)
Analysis (2), Synthesis (1), Drawing

20. Drawing: For the following picture, use a protractor and straight-edge to:
a. Draw the normal lines (1 point) 
b. Measure the angle of incidence (1 point)
c. Measure the angle of refraction (1 point)
Analysis (1), Synthesis (1), Drawing
OUTCOME 3 (17 points)
21. T of F: In this picture, the image formed is larger than the object. (1) Knowledge, T

22. T or F: A reflecting telescope uses a mirror and lens.(1) Knowledge, T

23. T of F: In a telescope, the objective lens magnifies the image.(1) Knowledge, F

24. If you are hold a magnifying lens close to a book, the words will appear: (1)

a. Bigger, because it makes the object bigger

b. Bigger, because it makes the image bigger
c. Smaller, because it makes the image smaller
Analysis, B

25. Cameras have memory cards that store images. Why can some memory cards store
more than others? (1)
a. They hold more 1’s and 0’s
b. Some memory cards are only for files
c. Memory cards with prettier colours store more
Analysis, A

26. Lenses in the eye focus light. On the camera, the ___________ does the same thing. (1)

a. Film
b. Lens
c. Shutter
Knowledge, A

27. Pupils change size to let in light. On the camera, the ___________ does the same thing.
(1)

a. Lens
b. Aperture
c. Ciliary muscles
Knowledge, B
28. Irises control how much light enters the eye. On the camera, the ___________ does the
same thing. (1)

a. Film
b. Cornea
c. Diaphragm
Knowledge, C

29. The eye in this picture: (1)

a. Is nearsighted 
b. Has colour blindness
c. Does not need glasses
d. Analysis, C

30. As people get older, it gets harder to read things up close. This is called: (1)
a. Perfect vision
b. Farsightedness
c. Colour blindness
Application, B

31. Colour blindness happens when there is damage to the: (1)

a. Iris
b. Lens
c. Cones
Knowledge, C
32. Compare the pictures below and check the boxes that are true about both eyes. (human
left, cat right) (3)

a. The eyelids protect the eyes

b. The irises both control the amount of light entering the eye
c. Both pupils do not change size
Analysis, A, B

33. On the eye, mark one of the parts to remove. Why would a person be blind if you
removed this part? (2) Synthesis, long answer